In response to recent challenges to the U.S. research enterprise, Senior Director of Philanthropic Advising Sue Merrilees has developed a new guidance document to help funders navigate uncertainty and identify high-impact opportunities. Informed by numerous conversations with partners and external advisors, as well as by lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, “Supporting the Basics of Science” offers practical decision-making criteria for assessing funding priorities amid shifting federal policies and resource constraints.
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